Acer Iconia A1-841 User Manual
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for warranty service. For more information, please visit the AcerCloud website: www.acer.com/byoc-start Important This manual contains proprietary your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Acer Iconia A1-841 Model number - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 3
22 Browsing the internet 22 Setting up the Email application 23 Google services 23 Playing music 28 Multimedia playback 28 Managing people and contacts 29 Resetting your tablet 43 FAQ and troubleshooting 44 Other sources of help 46 Specifications 47 End user license agreement 50 - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 4
in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Acer Iconia tablet • Product setup and safety information • USB cable • AC adapter • Warranty card - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 5
HDMI Micro port 2 Micro USB port (Slave) 3 3.5 mm headphone jack 4 Front-facing camera 5 SIM card slot 6 microSD card slot 7 Touchscreen Description Supports high-definition digital video connections. Connects to a computer via a USB cable. Also serves as the charging port for the AC adapter - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 6
6 - Getting started with your tablet No. Item 8 Power button 9 Volume control key 10 Rear-facing camera 11 Speakers Description Press and hold to turn the tablet on, press briefly to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode. To turn off, press and hold until tablet turns off. Increases and - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 7
tablet is bundled with one of two types of USB power adapters: a fixed-prong type or a removable-prong type. Both types are described in this manual. Fixed-prong type The prongs and power adapter body form a complete piece, no assembly required. Simply slide the large end of the USB cable into - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 8
direction). 1 2 OPEN OPEN CLOSE C Connecting power Connect the power connector to your tablet and plug the AC adapter into any AC outlet. Warning Only use Acer power adapters to charge your device. Note It is normal for the tablet surface to become warm during charging or long periods of use. - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 9
To turn on your tablet, press and hold the power button until you see the Acer logo. Wait a moment for your tablet to boot up. You will then be tap to select your language then tap the arrow. Follow the rest of the instructions as they are displayed. If the tablet's screen turns off, it has entered - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 10
, and other Google Apps; to download applications from Google Play; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your tablet. If you want to restore existing settings from another device with Android 2.0 (or later) installed, you must sign in to your - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 11
Using your tablet - 11 pre-installed on your tablet, while others may be downloaded from Google Play. The Home screen already features some useful controls and information. Search Time and Status Widgets Application (apps) menu Navigation When auto-rotate is enabled, the home screen can rotate - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 12
12 - Using your tablet In order to search or browse the internet, you must be connected to a cellular data or wireless network. See Going online on page 22. You can also choose what Google Search searches for. Within search, tap the Back button to hide the keyboard. Then tap the Menu icon > - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 13
Using your tablet - 13 Five pages are available, two to the left and two to the right. To change or add widgets on any of the screens see Personalizing the Home screen on page 15. The application menu The Application (or APPS) menu displays applications and widgets available on your tablet. - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 14
14 - Using your tablet "next track" when music is playing. Swipe down from the top-right side to display Quick Settings. Quick Settings icons Note Many Quick Settings icons turn green when active. Icon Name Battery Settings Wi-Fi Bluetooth Airplane mode Description Displays current battery - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 15
location service settings. Data connection Tap to toggle your device's data connection on and off. Brightness Tap to adjust the screen's brightness (button always remains green). Auto rotate Tap to toggle automatic screen rotation on and off. Touch WakeApp Tap to open the menu. Acer Touch - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 16
16 - Using your tablet To move an app or widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open. Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To view information about the app or widget, drag it to App info at the top of the screen. To move the item to a - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 17
Using your tablet - 17 The onscreen keyboard When you tap a text box to enter text, an onscreen keyboard will appear. Simply tap on keys to enter text. Note The layout of the keyboard varies slightly, depending on the application and information that is required. Tap the ?123 button to see numbers - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 18
different application. Note Certain applications may not support text selection, or only support it in certain areas. Other applications may to select. The selected text is highlighted, with a tab at each end of the selection. 3. Drag either tab to expand or reduce the amount of selected text, - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 19
Using your tablet - 19 In both cases, if you previously copied text, a PASTE button displays. 2. If the cursor is not in the desired position, simply drag it to the correct position. 3. Modify the text by typing or deleting text or tapping the PASTE button. Waking your tablet If the screen is off - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 20
card to expand your device's storage space. Ensure that the microSD card is inserted all the way into the card slot. Note Your tablet only supports microSD cards that use the FAT, FAT32, exFAT, and NFTS file systems. Check card capacity in the SD CARD section of APPS > Settings > Storage - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 21
software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. For Bluetooth settings, tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS tap Bluetooth. Turn Bluetooth on and tap Search for devices to scan for nearby devices. Accessories For a complete list of accessories, visit store.acer.com. - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 22
22 - Going online GOING ONLINE Managing Wi-Fi connections If you did not connect to a Wi-Fi network when you first started your tablet, or want to connect to a new network, tap APPS > Settings > Wi-Fi to manage your connection settings. If Wi-Fi is not on, tap the Wi-Fi ON switch and wait for your - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 23
setup to enter the parameters manually or simply tap Next to finish the setup process. The combined inbox feature of your tablet allows you to view emails from multiple accounts in a single inbox. Google services Note Applications may not be available in all countries and regions. You must activate - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 24
24 - Going online If you did not enter a Gmail account address and password when you first started your tablet, follow the instructions. Composing an email 1. Make sure your tablet is connected to the internet. 2. Tap APPS and then Gmail. 3. Tap . 4. Enter the recipient's email address, the - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 25
that use 3D graphics. Once you have selected an application, tap the Install button to download and install the application. You will be told which services (contact information, wireless access, GPS, etc.) the application requires access in order to function correctly. If none of these - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 26
26 - Going online You may keep track of the download progress from both the app's page and the device's notification area. Important Some applications may require payment before you can download them. You will need to have a Google Wallet account in order to pay for these applications. Using - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 27
Going online - 27 Google Hangouts Tap Hangouts from the APPS menu to open Google Hangouts. Here you can see a list of your contacts connected to Google Hangouts services. Tap on a contact to open a chat session. After you have connected, you can open a video chat session. - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 28
28 - Playing music PLAYING MUSIC Multimedia playback Your tablet comes supplied with a variety of programs that you can use to enjoy multimedia content. Note The available option of Google Play Music varies by region. For example, in some regions, Google Play Music can serve as cloud storage for - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 29
Managing people and contacts - 29 MANAGING PEOPLE AND CONTACTS Your tablet features an address book that allows you to save contacts to the internal memory, SIM card or your Google account. Tap People from the APPS menu to view your contacts. If you don't have any contacts stored on your tablet, you - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 30
30 - Managing people and contacts Adding a new contact Tap to add a new contact. If you have multiple accounts, you will be asked which account you want to use to store the contact. The contact will be synchonized with that account. You may now edit the new contact entry. Editing a contact - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 31
Managing people and contacts - 31 Tap Done (top-left corner) to finish and save the contact. Note Set each phone number to match the type of network as this can determine some functions, i.e. certain applications only recognize 'Mobile' numbers as they require a function only available on a mobile - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 32
32 - Using the camera and camcorder USING THE CAMERA AND CAMCORDER Your tablet features front- and rear-facing digital cameras. This section will take you through all the steps in taking photos and videos with your tablet. Note It is recommended that you insert a microSD card into the microSD slot - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 33
Using the camera and camcorder - 33 Tap the Camcorder button and the camcorder immediately begins filming. While filming, you are unable to access camera/camcorder settings; however, you can still take pictures. Tap the red Stop recording button to stop filming. Current recording length Last - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 34
34 - Using the camera and camcorder Settings Settings Camera settings Description • Collage picture: Choose from a variety of templates to create a collage of photos. • Capture mode: Change the way your camera takes pictures. Choose from Normal, Continuous shooting, Presentation capturing, or - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 35
Using the camera and camcorder - 35 Settings Camcorder settings General settings Description • Time lapse interval: Set the time lapse interval from 1, 2, 5, or 10 seconds. • Mute video: Tap to toggle camcorder sound recording on or off. • Resolution: Change the resolution at which your camcorder - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 36
record icon to stop recording. Note To see the supported image, video, and audio formats, see Supported formats on page 47 Viewing photos and videos 1. play symbol). From the Gallery you can share the file using various services and edit the image using various options. Tap to see which sharing - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 37
ADVANCED SETTINGS Advanced settings - 37 Access Settings from the APPS menu. Tap APPS, then Settings. Wireless & Networks Activating or deactivating connections Tap APPS > Settings, then under WIRELESS & NETWORKS each connection has an ON/OFF switch that controls the connection. Tap an entry to - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 38
tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices. Data Usage The Data Usage section shows how much data has been transmitted to your tablet, either in total or for each app. This information is useful if you are using a metered service. Putting your tablet in Airplane mode - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 39
or disables data access over a mobile network. Enables or disables data services when roaming on other mobile networks. Network Mode Sets which type of whether to automatically connect to mobile network operators or select them manually. Device Sound Adjust the volume of your tablet using the - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 40
to the display is required before use and may require a dongle. See the instructions that came with your display or dongle to pair. Note You can enable or an active application, go to Settings > Apps. Swipe over to the RUNNING tab, then tap the program you wish to close. Select Stop to close the - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 41
. To disable an app, go to APPS > Settings and select Apps. Locate the app you want to disable (if necessary, swipe over to the ALL tab to view all applications on your tablet) and tap it. Tap Disable. Important Disabling an app will delete any stored data (and cache) related to - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 42
42 - Advanced settings Tap APPS > Settings > [Account] to manage the synchronization of individual accounts. Some applications, such as Gmail and Calendar, have additional synchronization settings. Open the application and tap the Menu button (three dots) and then tap Settings. Multiple Google - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 43
Set which days to repeat the alarm. • Set a ringtone. Updating your tablet's operating system Your tablet can download and install system updates, adding support for new devices or expanding software options. To check for updates, tap APPS > Settings > About tablet > System updates > Check now. Note - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 44
44 - FAQ and troubleshooting FAQ AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section lists frequently asked questions can't I view my picture files? You may be trying to view an image that is not supported. See Supported formats on page 47 for more information. Multimedia files Why can't I view my video files? - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 45
FAQ and troubleshooting - 45 Aspect Question Answer Tap APPS > Settings > About How do I check tablet to check the OS version System information active Google account on the tablet and an internet connection. If this option is not available, please contact your local Acer service center. - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 46
46 - FAQ and troubleshooting Aspect Heat Question Answer It is normal for the playing a game. All Acer tablets are factory-tested before release. Other sources of help For information on: Up-to-date information regarding your tablet Service enquiries Refer to: www.acer.com support.acer.com - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 47
memory Google Android™ operating system Display • 8" TFT-LCD capacitive multi-touch screen • 1280 x 800 resolution Multimedia • Dual speakers • Built-in microphone Supported formats Type Formats Image JPEG Audio recording AAC-LC, AMR-WB Audio playback AAC-LC, AAC+ (not raw AAC), AMR-NB - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 48
48 - Specifications Power • DC power-in (5.35 V, 2 A) Connectivity • Bluetooth 4.0 • Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n • aGPS Camera • Front camera • 2-megapixel • 720p HD audio/video recording • Rear camera • 5-megapixel • 1080p Full HD audio/video recording Expansion • microSD card slot up to 64 GB (SDHC - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 49
Dimensions Height Width Thickness Weight 215 mm 130 mm 8.5 mm 360 g Environment Temperature Operating: 0° C to 35° C Non-operating: -20° C to 60° C Humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% Specifications - 49 - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 50
NEITHER INTENDED NOR SHOULD THEY BE IMPLIED. BY INSTALLING THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, YOU AGREE TO BE GRANT OF LICENSE Acer grants to you the following non-exclusive and non-transferable rights with respect to the Software. Under this Agreement, you may: 1. Install and - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 51
, AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States. Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of such software that you are using on your device - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 52
TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT must: 1. Cease all use of the Software; 2. Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software; and 3. Delete the Software - Acer Iconia A1-841 | User Manual - Page 53
the Third Party Software and Third Party Services is also Privacy policy During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer. Please refer to Acer's privacy policy at www.acer.com/ worldwide/support/swa.htm or your local Acer website. subject to additional terms and conditions
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